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[winter][ Hokkaido Kushiro City]Lake Akan ICE, Love, Akan <Fuyukabi> Winter festival and illuminations

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The representative winter event of Lake Akan, "ICE・Aisu・Akan <Fuyukabi>", is a special winter festival held on the frozen lake surface. The attraction of this event is the fireworks display that colors the night sky. Every night at 8 p.m., a countdown begins on the pure white ice, and gradually the fireworks that color the night sky are launched. Although winter in Hokkaido is harsh, the clear air makes the fireworks shine even more vividly. This popular event attracts 40,000 tourists every year and is highly rated by both domestic and international travelers. In addition to the extraordinary experience of standing on a frozen lake, the warm hospitality provided by the hot spring town on the lakeside also gives visitors unforgettable memories. In addition to the fireworks display, this event is filled with the unique charms of Lake Akan, such as illuminations and stalls where you can enjoy local specialties. This festival offers beauty and excitement that will make you forget the cold of winter, creating a great opportunity for tourists to enjoy Hokkaido's winter to the fullest.

What is "ICE・Aisu・Akan <Winter Beauty>" that colors Lake Akan in winter?

The representative winter event of Lake Akan, "ICE・Aisu・Akan <Fuyukabi>", is a special winter festival held on the frozen lake surface. The attraction of this event is the fireworks display that colors the night sky. Every night at 8 p.m., a countdown begins on the pure white ice, and gradually the fireworks that color the night sky are launched. Although winter in Hokkaido is harsh, the clear air makes the fireworks shine even more vividly. This popular event attracts 40,000 tourists every year and is highly rated by both domestic and international travelers. In addition to the extraordinary experience of standing on a frozen lake, the warm hospitality provided by the hot spring town on the lakeside also gives visitors unforgettable memories. In addition to the fireworks display, this event is filled with the unique charms of Lake Akan, such as illuminations and stalls where you can enjoy local specialties. This festival offers beauty and excitement that will make you forget the cold of winter, creating a great opportunity for tourists to enjoy Hokkaido's winter to the fullest.

Experience the beauty of the extreme cold at Lake Akan's fireworks festival

The "ICE Love Akan <Winter Flower Beauty>" fireworks display is a special time where you can fully enjoy the beauty of winter at Lake Akan. Watching the fireworks in a sub-zero temperature environment on a bitterly cold winter night gives you a special feeling that you can't experience in any other season. The sight of colorful fireworks blooming one after another in the pitch black night sky is like a painting. The vivid colors are projected even more clearly because the cold makes the air clear. In particular, the light of the fireworks reflected on the frozen lake surface creates a fantastic scene in which the ground and the sky seem to be one. In addition, this fireworks display is characterized by its content that values local culture and nature, and has attracted attention for its themes of ecology and regional revitalization. Spectators can enjoy the fireworks safely from the viewing space set up on the lakeside, and hot drinks and cold weather gear are also available for rental to protect against the cold. This fireworks display, which allows you to experience a new sensation of enjoying the cold, will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for tourists. If you visit Lake Akan in the winter, be sure to experience this fireworks display.

trip to warm your body and soul at Lake Akan Hot Springs and winter festivals

For tourists visiting "ICE・Aisu・Akan<Fuyukabi>", Lake Akan Onsen town is an indispensable place. The luxurious experience of warming up your cold body in a hot spring after enjoying the fireworks is a unique way to enjoy winter in Hokkaido. Lake Akan Onsen is characterized by its sulfur springs, which are said to have skin-beautifying effects, and you can heal your mind and body while being freed from the cold outside air. In addition, there are many gourmet spots in the hot spring town that make use of local ingredients, and you can enjoy wild game dishes and fresh seafood. In addition, during the event, the entire hot spring town is decorated with illuminations, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Visitors can walk through the hot spring town and visit local craft shops and stalls selling specialty products, and enjoy the fun of finding souvenirs that are unique to Hokkaido. This event offers an experience that combines fireworks, hot springs, and the charm of the region, making it a great opportunity for tourists to experience the charm of Lake Akan to the fullest. If you want to enjoy Hokkaido's winter to your heart's content, "ICE・Aisu・Akan<Fuyukabi>" is a must-see spot.

[Winter Festivals and Illuminations]Other recommended spots

Sapporo Snow Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Sapporo City

Odori Venue: A short walk from Odori Subway Station Susukino Venue: A short walk from Exit 3 of Susukino Subway Station on the Namboku Subway Line Tsudome Venue: A 5-minute walk from Sakaemachi Subway Station on the Toho Subway Line

Obihiro Ice Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Obihiro City

A free shuttle bus is available from in front of Obihiro Kosei Hospital.

Lake Akan ICE, Love, Akan <Fuyukabi> Winter festival and illuminations

HokkaidoKushiro City

A bus runs from Kushiro Station to Lake Akan 3 to 4 times a day.

Asahikawa Winter Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Asahikawa City

Free shuttle bus available from JR Asahikawa Station

Jozankei Onsen Snow Lantern Path Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Sapporo City

During the event, a free shuttle bus will be running around the accommodation facilities in the hot spring town, and can be used from the bus stop closest to the facility.

Tokachi River Swan Festival <Sairinka> Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Otofuke Town

From Obihiro Station Bus Terminal, take the bus bound for Tokachigawa Onsen, get off at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, and walk for about 10 minutes.

Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Chitose City

Take the bus bound for "Shikotsu Lake" from New Chitose Airport

Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Kamikawa Town

Direct bus from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo Onsen

Otaru Snow Light Path Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Otaru City

Approximately 8-10 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station to the canal venue

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